Shanghai is located in a subtropical climate zone with high humidity levels during the year. Winter here is rather cool, with an average air temperature of +5 °C. Summer is hot, and the air warms up to +28... +30 °C. Summer and the beginning of autumn are typhoon season. There is a chance of tsunami. The best time to dive here is from March to mid-May.

Dive Spots near Shanghai

Lion City is one of the best dive sites. This is an ancient underwater city that lies 30-40 meters deep in Qiandao freshwater lake. Divers here can explore the city's walls that have become home to large fish.
Aquarium is one more great spot for dive lovers. Here you can see sharks, turtles, eels and other sea dwellers.